Cameron County residents are set to see adjustments in property tax rates for 2026, as detailed in a recent notice from the county's official announcements. The notice outlines the no-new-revenue tax rate, which is set at $0.545920 per $100 of property value, and the voter-approval tax rate, listed at $1.737345 per $100. These rates are critical as they determine the amount of taxes imposed compared to the previous year, according to the Cameron County Announcements & Press Releases.
The no-new-revenue tax rate would impose the same amount of taxes as last year if properties taxed in both years are compared. The voter-approval tax rate is the maximum rate a taxing unit can adopt without requiring an election. These calculations are based on the total amount of taxes divided by the current taxable value, with necessary adjustments as mandated by state law.
In financial terms, the county's debt service requirements for 2026 include payments for several long-term obligations. For instance, the 2015 Refunding Certificates of Obligation require a total payment of $2,140,075, comprising principal and interest payments. Other obligations include the 2017 Refunding Certificates of Obligation, with a total payment of $802,250, and the 2017 Venue Tax Revenue Bonds, requiring $338,300. These payments are expected to be covered by upcoming property tax revenues, as outlined in the official notice.
Bail Bond Board Meeting Scheduled
In other county news, the Cameron County Bail Bond Board is set to hold a regular meeting on August 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the courtroom of the Cameron County Courthouse, located on the second floor of the Oscar C. Dancy Building in Brownsville, Texas. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes from the July 16 special meeting, and status reports on bonding companies' monthly reports for July 2026, according to Cameron County Announcements & Press Releases.
The board will also consider and approve various license renewals and new licenses for bail bond companies and their employees. These include corporate license renewal for United States Fire Insurance Company, employee license renewals for individuals such as Norman Z. Cordova Jr. and Andre Cordova, and new employee licenses for individuals like Paloma Blanco and Cynthia Nava.
The meeting is accessible to disabled persons, with reserved parking spaces and handicapped ramps available at the courthouse entrance. Questions regarding the meeting agenda can be directed to the Bail Bond Board Administrator, Ruby Ann Contreras, at (956) 544-0890.
These developments underscore the ongoing administrative and financial adjustments within Cameron County, as officials work to manage tax obligations and regulatory requirements for local businesses.